Background

Gorgonians—soft corals like sea fans and sea whips—are essential for healthy Caribbean reefs, yet they are easily damaged by storms, currents, and human activity. Through our Gorgonian Fragmentation Project, we rescue broken or stressed colonies and recover the healthy sections for regrowth. These fragments are mounted onto natural substrates and cared for in controlled conditions until they are ready to be returned to the reef. Once replanted, they help rebuild the vertical structure that shelters fish, improves water flow, and increases biodiversity. This project strengthens both the resilience and beauty of Curaçao’s shallow reef systems, offering a practical pathway to restoring soft-coral habitats. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit. Quisque faucibus ex sapien vitae pellentesque sem placerat. In id cursus mi pretium tellus duis convallis. Tempus leo eu aenean sed diam urna tempor. Pulvinar vivamus fringilla lacus nec metus bibendum egestas. Iaculis massa nisl malesuada lacinia integer nunc posuere. Ut hendrerit semper vel class aptent taciti sociosqu. Ad litora torquent per conubia nostra inceptos himenaeos.